Kathie

Greek

"pure"

Kathie Origin and Meaning

The name Kathie is a girl's name.

Kathie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Katherine, which comes from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning 'pure.' This spelling variation was particularly popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1950s and 1960s. Unlike the more formal Katherine or the variant Kathy, Kathie with an 'ie' ending offers a slightly more distinctive spelling while maintaining the friendly, approachable quality associated with nickname forms. While less common today than in previous generations, Kathie represents a sweet, vintage option that carries nostalgic charm. The name evokes the mid-century era while remaining recognizable and easy to pronounce and spell.

Kathie Rank in US Top 1000

# 949 in the US

Famous People Named Kathie

• Kathryn "Kathie" Lee (Epstein) Gifford American TV personality
• Jacqueline Katherine "Kathie" Browne American actress
• Kathleen "Kathie" Kay English singer
• Kathie Sullivan American singer
• Kathie Baillie American country music singer of group Baillie & the Boys
• Kathie Sarachild American feminist author and activist

The name Kathie in Pop Culture

• Katherine Eleanor "Kathie" Merrick character in film "Courage of Lassie"
• Kathie Ruder main character in opera "The Student Prince"
• Kathie character in "The Judas Goat" by Robert B. Parker
• Kathie Moffat character in 1947 film "Out of the Past"